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October 31, 2025

Indian expats to receive chip-enabled e-Passports

Indian expats in the UAE applying for an Indian passport will only get an e-Passport from now onwards. This was revealed by Consul General of India in Dubai, Satish Sivan and A. Amarnath, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of India to the UAE, on Thursday during the media interaction held at the Consulate General of India in Dubai.

2 mins

Mohammed floats region's first endowment district

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Endowment District, a flagship urban destination that integrates modern housing alongside commercial, healthcare and education facilities in a single development, reflecting an integrated vision.

2 mins

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in S.Korea

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had agreed with President Xi Jinping to trim tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing cracking down on the illicit fentanyl trade, resuming US soybean purchases and keeping rare earths exports flowing.

3 mins

Firm sets new Guinness World Record in Dubai

Over 2,000 participants from different backgrounds and nationalities and residents of the UAE gathered in Dubai to create a landmark moment for the region and the global perfume industry.

1 mins

$ım award to honour 1 organisation in Energy sector

The $I million Human Energy Health and Wellbeing Awards which aims to acknowledge and celebrate innovative, measurable solutions that enhance the physical and mental health of energy workers worldwide, will take the centre stage at ADIPEC 2025, to be held from November 3 to 6 in Abu Dhabi next week.

1 mins

Sharjah's DGR, Belarus discuss cultural ties

To strengthen cultural cooperation between Sharjah and Belarusian cities, the Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR) met with the Consulate General of Belarus to explore strengthening bilateral ties through culture.

1 mins

SIBF 2025 to showcase huge cultural and literary events

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2025, set to be held from November 5 to |6 at Expo Centre Sharjah, promises an exciting blend of new features and events that will enrich its status ‘as one of the largest and most prestigious book fairs worldwide.

2 mins

'Degayeg' to promote daily physical activity

The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD), in close collaboration with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), has launched “Degayeg,” a community initiative aimed at inspiring individuals to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines.

1 mins

Suqia projects benefit 1m in Tanzania

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), announced that the foundation's projects in Tanzania - backed by a generous grant from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, have exceeded their intended objectives.

1 mins

Dubai police issue warning

The Dubai Municipality has warned that sharing work-related information or payment details via unofficial channels could pose a security risk and threaten digital privacy.

1 mins

1 Billion Followers Summit names judging panel

The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy organised by the UAE Government Media Office, has announced the judging panel responsible for evaluating applicants shortlisted for the Creators Ventures Accelerator.

1 mins

Sharjah Museums Authority opens 'Native Plants' exhibition

Sharjah Museums Authority inaugurated “Native Plants in the UAE: The Roots of the Past to the Shades of the Present” exhibition at the Sharjah Heritage Museum, until April 30, 2026.

3 mins

Ukraine steps up efforts to defend Pokrovsk

Ukraine is intensifying efforts to defend the strategic hub of Pokrovsk, aiming to secure supply and evacuation routes and root out Russian infantry infiltrating the city, the top army commander said on Thursday.

2 mins

'Between story and craft' event held

As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), in collaboration with Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, organised a cultural event titled “Between story and craft” at Sharjah Ladies Club.

1 mins

Siemens Energy to support Life Endowment campaign

The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has signed a contribution agreement with Siemens Energy to support the Life Endowment campaign, a pioneering initiative dedicated to building sustainable financial streams for healthcare and improving the wellbeing of the most vulnerable chronic disease patients.

1 mins

AUS campaign raises Dhs106,000 in support for Pink October

All October long, a wave of pink moved across American University of Sharjah (AUS), from café counters to studio halls, from engineering labs to business classrooms.

2 mins

UAE ship arrives at Al Arish Port with aid for Gaza

The UAE Humanitarian Ship carrying 7,200 tonnes of food, shelter, and medical supplies has arrived at the Port of Al Arish in the Arab Republic of Egypt, ahead of its transfer to the Gaza Strip to help meet urgent humanitarian needs.

1 mins

Syrians to use Turkish military barracks, academies: Ministry

Syrian soldiers will be allowed to use Turkish military barracks for training meant to boost Syria's military capabilities, while 49 Syrian students will begin schooling at Turkish military academies from Friday onwards, Ankara said on Thursday.

1 mins

Sharjah Crown Prince chairs 3rd meeting of Energy Council

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Energy Council, chaired, on Thursday, the Council's third meeting, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Petroleum Department.

1 mins

Egypt hopes vast new museum by Pyramids will boost tourism

Egyptian officials are hoping the inauguration of a vast new museum on Saturday will accelerate the revival of a tourism industry hampered for more than a decade by internal upheaval, a pandemic and regional conflicts.

3 mins

Nepal PM holds talks with ‘Gen Z’

Nepal's interim leader has held the first talks between political parties and youth representatives since last month's deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled the previous government, officials said on Thursday.

1 mins

PPP, PML-N sign joint no-confidence motion to oust AJK premier

While a joint no-confidence motion against Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul Haq signed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) members has been finalised, the PPP has yet to finally announce its nominee to succeed him.

1 mins

China plans to have a Pakistani astronaut on short-term missions

China has announced it will arrange for a Pakistan astronaut to perform short-term missions as part of China's space station missions, state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday.

1 mins

Record floods kill 10 and turn streets into canals in Vietnam

Major flooding that killed IO people in central Vietnam this week also turned streets in Hoi An into canals on Thursday after a major river reached a 60-year high, authorities said.

2 mins

Copyright, or wrong? beware...

When | worked in Copyright in the UK in the early 90s, my agency's CEO was in a copy shop and while waiting he saw a staff member making multiple copies of an entire book for a customer. He quietly noted the name of the book, its publisher and the customer for whom the copies were being made and then left. When he got back to the office he informed the publisher of what he saw and asked if they had given permission to the customer. The publisher said no and subsequently sued the copy shop and the customer.

2 mins

Election reform turns down the temperature of politics

Politics isn't working for most Americans. Our government can’t keep the lights on. The cost of living continues to rise. Our nation is reeling from recent acts of political violence. 79% of voters say the US is in a political crisis, and 648 say our political system is too divided to solve the nation’s problems.

2 mins

Mamdani-like nominee tests Seattle's breaking point on taxes

Seattle is about to find out how progressive it really is as a surprisingly close mayoral election pits the moderate incumbent against a community organizer campaigning to raise taxes on companies and wealthy residents.

3 mins

Why I'll always find joy in gig work 'even when it stings'

Last year, I got turned down for a project I really wanted. The kind that would have been perfect for my schedule, paid well and involved people I genuinely liked working with.

3 mins

A 93-year-old Santa Monica yoga master shares secret

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Police rescue 20 children held hostage at studio

In a tense and dramatic rescue operation in Mumbai's Powai area on Thursday, police successfully freed 20 children who were allegedly held hostage by a social media channel owner inside RA Studio. The suspect, identified as Rohit Arya, was disarmed of an air gun and detained after a nearly 30-minute standoff that gripped the neighborhood in fear and confusion.

1 mins

Kerala allows rapper Vedan to attend int'l music shows

In a significant development, the Kerala High Court on Thursday eased bail conditions on Malayalam rapper Vedan (real name Hiran Das Murali), clearing the way for his international tour while still under investigation in a sexual-harassment case.

1 mins

Modi says Congress-RJD alliance like oil and water

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Grand Alliance (RJD-Congress), saying that their remarks -- including Gandhi's claim that “PM Modi can dance for votes” -- were not just insults directed at him, but a reflection of deep internal discord within the Opposition.

2 mins

Pak-Afghan peace talks restart in Istanbul

Pakistan and Afghanistan have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, four sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday, a day after Islamabad said the discussions had ended in failure.

2 mins

UAE's AI market set to soar to Dhs170b by 2030

The UAE's Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is forecast to hit Dhs170 billion ($46.33 billion) by 2030, according to new data from Grand View Research (GVR) in a study that underscores the country’s accelerating dominance in the region's $166 billion (Dhs610 billion) Al boom.

2 mins

ECB keeps rates unchanged as economy holds up for now

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 2% for the third meeting in a row on Thursday and repeated that policy was in a “good place” as economic risks recede and the euro zone shows continued resilience in the face of uncertainty.

3 mins

DP World pledges $5b investment in India

DP World has pledged to invest an additional $5 billion in India to strengthen its integrated supply chain network, which supports both exports and domestic trade. This is in addition to the $3 billion that DP World has already invested in India over the past three decades.

1 mins

T-Sukuk auction attracts bids worth Dhs4.57 billion

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in its capacity as issuer, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as issuing and payment agent, announced the successful completion of the October 2025 auction of UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk), with a total issuance of Dhs1.1 billion.

1 mins

DP World, Cars24 to build Dhs55m auto hub at NIP

National Industries Park (NIP), DP World's industrial hub in Dubai, is set to become home to one of the region's largest automotive refurbishment facilities under a Dhs55 million ($15 million) partnership with Cars24.

1 mins

Meeting promotes public-private collaboration and inclusive growth

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism hosted the MENA-OECD Business Advisory Board (BAB) on 29th-30th October 2025, under the theme 'Building Diversified and Connected Economies: Private Sector Strategies,' in the presence of Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.

3 mins

IHC divests its 42.54% holding in Modon

IHC, the global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced the sale of its entire 42.54% shareholding in Modon Holding (Modon), a leading real estate and infrastructure development platform, to L’imad Holding Company PJSC, a wholly owned company by the Abu Dhabi Government.

1 mins

RAK Ports partners with Jianhua Holdings for Dhs120 million facility

Sheikh Saud said that the agreement strengthens the robust partnership and cooperation between Ras Al Khaimah and Chinese provinces and cities

3 mins

ADIO, Australian Arab Chamber to deepen investment ties

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Australian Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) have entered a strategic partnership designed to strengthen trade and investment between Abu Dhabi and Australia.

1 mins

'UAE is ideal hub for global firms'

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, on Thursday met with Todd Boehly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eldridge Industries, a leading US-based global asset management and insurance holding company.

1 mins

GCC countries to strengthen trade, economic, investment cooperation

Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, headed the UAE delegation participating in the 69th meeting of the GCC Committee for Commercial Cooperation, held in Kuwait.

2 mins

KOCCA to host '2025 K-Expo United Arab Emirates'

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) are holding a pan-ministerial expo “2025 K-Expo UAE: All about K-style\", dubbed “K-Expo”, in Dubai, from November 15th to 18th.

1 mins

Binghatti reports record financial results for first nine months

Binghatti Holding Ltd, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, announced record-breaking financial results for the nine months ended on Sept. 30, 2025, underscoring its strong sales momentum, operational excellence, and disciplined financial management across a diversified development portfolio.

1 mins

NMDC posts Dhs2.8b net profit in first nine months

NMDC Group announced a strong set of financial results for the first nine months of 2025, with revenues climbing II per cent Yo-Y to Dhs20.5 billion and net profit rising 26 per cent Yo-Y to Dhs2.8 billion; fueled by consistent project executions across key markets and margins expansion, with net profit margin reaching 13.5 per cent in the same period.

1 mins

Dubai Airshow set to inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace

Dubai Airshow 2025 is set to inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting global industry leaders to drive practical solutions towards a net-zero future.

3 mins

France’s economy grows faster than expected in third quarter

France's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as exports surged, due mainly to shipments from the aerospace industry, and as corporate investment perked up despite a political crisis, official data published on Thursday showed.

2 mins

Historic libraries bring comfort to book lovers in New England

When David Arsenault takes down a worn, leather-bound 19th-century book from the winding shelves of the Boston Athenaeum, he feels a sense of awe — like he’s handling an artifact in a museum. Many of the half a million books that line the library’s seemingly endless maze of reading room shelves and stacks were printed before his great-great-grandparents were born.

3 mins

Ada talks about her time as poet laureate and her new book

During her three years as the 24th poet laureate, Ada Limón said her travels around the United States taught her just how many poets the country has. Limón said people would approach her during appearances to tell her they wrote poems regularly in a journal, or on a full moon or with their children. “They might not be publishing poems, they might not even be sharing poems, but there are many people that are secret poets,” Limón said. Limón’s term, which ended in April, included writing a poem engraved on a spacecraft on its way to Jupiter’s moon Europa and spearheading a program placing poems at seven national parks. Her new book, “Startlement: New and Selected Poems” comes out Sept. 30.

2 mins

Scarlett Johansson shares her daughter once wanted a ‘Marie Antoinette gown'

Hollywood actress-director Scarlett Johansson has recalled that her ll-year-old daughter Rose asked for a “Marie Antoinette gown”.

2 mins

Dubai Basketball U18 team win Kvarner Invitational tourney

Dubai Basketball's U18 Elite Program team has been crowned champions of the Kvarner 2025 Invitational Tournament in Rijeka, Croatia, capping off a remarkable week on their European tour.

2 mins

Gladiators face Bulls in Abu Dhabi T10 2025 opening match on Nov.18

The 2025 Abu Dhabi TIO is all set to begin on November 18, 2025, and will run till November 30, 2025, The fast-paced cricket tournament promises nearly two weeks of thrilling action featuring some of the biggest names in the game.

2 mins

Canedo's late goal helps Al Wahda secure stunning comeback win against Al Nasr

Al Wahda secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Al Nasr in the Matchweek 7 clash of the Adnoc Pro League held at the Al Nahyan Stadium.

2 mins

Barca's injury woes deepen as Pedri diagnosed with muscle tear

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has been diagnosed with a muscle tear in his left leg, the club confirmed on Wednesday, adding to the LaLiga side’s mounting injury list.

1 mins

Kane nets twice in German Cup as Bayern set European wins record

Harry Kane grabbed a double as Bayern Munich set a European record of 14 successive victories to start a season with their 4-1 win at Cologne in the German Cup second round on Wednesday.

1 mins

Super League, Real seek over $4b in damages from UEFA: Source

Real Madrid and Super League promoters are seeking more than $4 billion in damages from UEFA, which they accuse of unfairly torpedoing the breakaway competition, a source told AFP on Thursday.

1 mins

Juventus bounce back after Tudor sacking as Roma and Inter keep pace with Napoli

Juventus snapped an eight-match win-lessstreak with Wednesday's 3-1 success over Udinese with Luciano Spalletti ready to replace the sacked Igor Tudor, as Roma and Inter Milan stayed on Serie A leaders Napoli’s tails.

2 mins

Maresca slams Delap for 'stupid' red card in Blues victory at Wolves

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca blasted Liam Delap for a 'stupid” and “embarrassing” red card in Wednesday's 4-3 win at Wolves in the League Cup fourth round.

1 mins

Boss hails 'special' Dowman after 15-year-old makes historic start

Mikel Arteta hailed Max Dowman’s “special” performance after the 15-year-old prodigy became Arsenal's youngest-ever starter in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Brighton in the League Cup fourth round.

1 mins

'Poor' PSG retain Ligue One lead despite stalemate and Doue injury

Paris Saint-Germain clung onto the Ligue I summit on Wednesday despite a stalemate at Lorient and an injury to star forward Desire Doue as other results went their way.

1 mins

Reds crisis deepens post exit as City, Magpies enter League Cup last 8

Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace as Ismaila Sarr struck twice for the visitors in the League Cup on Wednesday, booking the London side’s spot in the quarterfinals and piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.

3 mins

Sovereignty scratched from Breeders' Cup Classic after fever

Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty will be scratched from the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar on Saturday after developing a fever, trainer Bill Mott said Wednesday.

1 mins

Jokic shines in Nuggets' victory over Pelicans, Celtics top Cavs

Nikola Jokic bagged his fourth straight triple-double to start the NBA season on Wednesday to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-88 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans.

1 mins

Ton-up Jemimah helps India beat Australia to reach title showdown

Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 to make India pull off a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia in a thrilling second semifinal of the Women's World Cup on Thursday.

2 mins

Five-time IPL champions MI dismiss Rohit's rumoured links to Kolkata

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have put an end to rumours suggesting a trade involving former captain Rohit Sharma to Kolkata Knight Riders, responding with a clever social media post that assured fans of the star opener's continued association with the franchise.

2 mins

Woods will not play in his Hero World Challenge event

Tournament host Tiger Woods will not compete in the December 4-7 Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, according to the final player field released on Wednesday.

2 mins

Aaron backs Suryakumar for big knock in Melbourne

Former pacer Varun Aaron backed the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav to play a big knock for the touring party in the second T20I against Australia in Melbourne on Friday. Suryakumar arrived in Australia with concerns about his form, but he silenced his critics with a fine knock of 39 not out in the washed-out series opener in Canberra. He was also involved in a 62-run second-wicket partnership with Shubman Gill, who scored 37 not out before rain made an unwanted arrival.

3 mins

Vacherot through to Paris Masters quarter-finals after win over Norrie as Bublik, Shelton and Sinner cruise

There seems to be no stopping Valentin Vacherot, who reached another Masters quarterfinal by beating Cameron Norrie 7-6 (4), 6-4 in Paris on Thursday.

2 mins

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